Ready to take on another year? While you’re making your New Year’s resolutions, don’t forget that some of the best things you can do for yourself are also the simplest and most enjoyable. Resolving to drink more tea might just be the easiest resolution to keep this year. Here are three reasons to put the kettle on more often this year.
Stay Hydrated
Looking for an easy way to stay healthier in the new year? There are plenty of reasons to resolve to drink enough water during the day. Hydrating can help you stay more alert, improve your mood and even reduce your risk for heart attack. If you’re not the type to carry around a bottle of plain H20 everywhere you go, loose leaf tea is a cheap, easy and healthy way to hydrate while exploring an almost endless assortment of flavors and varieties. For an extra dose of refreshment, brew your favorite blend over ice. Need some help holding fast to your goal? Here’s an indispensable accessory for making sure you always have loose leaf tea wherever you go.
Ditch Sugary Drinks
Tea is a great alternative to sugary drinks. If you’re resolving to eliminate super sweet juices or soda from your diet this year, tea offers a healthy replacement that still satisfies your desire for something full of flavor. For those with an insatiable sweet tooth, a fruity blend like our Pina Colada Tisane is the way to go. If you prefer earthier flavors with a hint of sweetness, make sure you have some of your favorite honey on hand. Honey isn’t just a great way to avoid refined sugar, it also comes with some great health benefits.
Unwind and Relax
Have you promised yourself to make relaxation a part of your daily routine in 2014? Taking a moment to meditate, unwind or just slow down to collect your thoughts can have long lasting effects on your health. Tea can be a great aid in your quest for a bit more zen in your life. A component of green tea, L-theanine, has been shown to have a calming effect on the body and mind. Getting a good amount of sleep every night is just as important to avoid stress. Chamomile can serve as an all natural sleep aid that helps you get to bed on time. That way, you can wake up feeling refreshed and ready to take on a new day.
What are your big goals for the year? If you’ve always been interested in steeping yourself in the world of loose leaf tea, these starter kits make for a great introduction. Once you get brewing, we know drinking more tea will be the easiest resolution to keep this year!
